Marc Morial

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Sybil Morial, Marc Morial, Ernest Morial, New Orleans, theGrio.com
September 5, 2024
Sybil Haydel Morial, who was a New Orleans power player in her own right, was also the mother of former…
August 22, 2024
The National Urban League’s president says a Trump win would be devastating for America’s economy, based on his previous record.
Governor Wes Moore Warns of Economic Disruption
April 5, 2024
Catch an all-new episode of “The Hill with April Ryan” every week on theGrio.com and theGrio’s social media platforms. This
September 3, 2022
Civil Rights leaders met with President Joe Biden Friday to discuss the issues of voting rights, criminal justice and police…
July 22, 2022
Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at the National Urban League Conference to address key issues important to the Black…
July 20, 2022
It’s civil rights week, and now it is the National Urban league's turn to host a convention with Vice President…
July 5, 2022
Pontchartrain Park in New Orleans was put on the National Register of Historic Places two years ago. Its marker was…
June 23, 2022
Biden's effort to bring down gas prices is a short-term fix. Experts say Black communities need greater economic and environmental…
May 4, 2022
A program designed to help Black-owned restaurants survive and thrive has provided $10,000 grants to 100 restauranteurs across the U.S.
April 12, 2022
This year’s Equality Index shows Black people still get only 73.9 percent of the American pie white people enjoy in…
Dr. Lisa DeNell Cook
February 3, 2022
Lisa Cook is the first Black woman to receive a nom to the Fed, but will be among the many…
November 29, 2021
Biden said the omicron variant of the coronavirus is “a cause for concern, not a cause for panic” during his…
Federal Employees In Chicago Hold Prayer Vigil Against Government Shutdown
September 27, 2021
For Black America this shutdown could compound hurt on top of hurt as loss of payment could further damage access…
White House and Haitian migrants, theGrio.com
September 22, 2021
In addition to the meeting with Biden officials, Al Sharpton and others will visit the border to survey the treatment…
Sen. Joe Manchin and Sen. Tim Scott, theGrio.com
September 16, 2021
Sources tell theGrio movement on police reform could come soon as Manchin is set to meet with Sen. Scott on…
U.S. President Joe Biden
July 6, 2021
Jen Psaki gave insight into Biden's mood on police reform and voting rights, as well as strengthening the Civil Rights…
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin
June 8, 2021
Following Sen. Manchin's meeting with civil rights groups, Black clergymen in West Virginia say they now want the hometown senator's…
Sen. Joe Manchin and Al Sharpton, theGrio.com
June 7, 2021
Sen. Joe Manchin, who said he'll oppose the For the People Act, will meet with Al Sharpton and other heads…
March 26, 2021
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge met with civil rights leaders during an hour-long virtual meeting on Thursday.
March 2, 2021
National Urban League President Marc Morial says Jordan had a 'behind-the-scenes influence' in the most powerful rooms in America.